CHRISTOPHER LANG
Vesper,Wisconsin
Summary
Experienced in electrical design and integration, with strengths in PLC programming and controls troubleshooting. Skilled in safety compliance, technical installations, team oversight, and enhancing operational efficiency. Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems and strong problem-solving abilities in diverse environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
State of Wisconsin, DOT
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained and repaired traffic signal systems for optimal functionality.
- Installed new traffic control devices and wiring according to specifications.
- Responded to emergency calls for malfunctioning signals promptly and efficiently.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with regulations.
Shop Lead/Master Electrician
Silgan Containers Mfg. Corp.
Plover, USA
12.2007 - 08.2025
- Design and integrate new SCADA system throughout entire plant
- Continuous Improvement Cell Leader
- Design and troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI Screens
- Draft electrical schematics for industrial control panels
- Setup, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC hardware and software
- Manage all electrical installations in the plant
- Oversee a team of 4 electricians maintaining all plant equipment
- Train new electricians on PLC and HMI programming
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production quality.
Controls Engineer
Custom Fabricating and Repair Inc.
Marshfield, USA
03.2006 - 11.2007
- Prepared layout drawings of control panels
- Setup and troubleshot VFDs and associated I/O
- Designed and troubleshot PLC and HMI Programs
- Drafted electrical schematics for control and motor panels
- Traveled to customer sites for startup
Instrument and Controls Technician
Custom Fabricating and Repair Inc.
Marshfield, USA
04.2004 - 03.2006
- Assembled control and motor panels
- Installed instruments according to pipe and instrument diagrams
- Calibrated instruments and PID Controllers
- Traveled to customer sites for installation
Education
Associate Degree - Instrumentation Technology
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin12.2003
Skills
- Wiring installation
- National electrical code
- Schematic interpretation
- Project management
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical installation
- Industrial wiring
- Programmable logic controllers
- Industrial control systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
07/01/12, Master Electrician, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Timeline
Electrician
State of Wisconsin, DOT
09.2025 - Current
Shop Lead/Master Electrician
Silgan Containers Mfg. Corp.
12.2007 - 08.2025
Controls Engineer
Custom Fabricating and Repair Inc.
03.2006 - 11.2007
Instrument and Controls Technician
Custom Fabricating and Repair Inc.
04.2004 - 03.2006
Associate Degree - Instrumentation Technology
Mid-State Technical College